1
: separated from others : isolated
was alone in the office
2
: exclusive of anyone or anything else : only
She alone knows what happened.
3
a
: considered without reference to any other
The children alone would eat that much.
b
: incomparable, unique
They are alone among their contemporaries in this respect.
1
: solely, exclusively
The blame is mine alone.
2
: without aid or support
He said he could do it alone.
Synonyms
Examples of alone in a Sentence
Adjective
This wine goes well with food, but is also very good alone.
I got him alone and asked him what had really happened.
She lived alone for many years.
She doesn't mind being alone because she never feels lonely.
He was alone with his thoughts.
He felt very alone when he went away to school.
Adverb
The police believe the criminal acted alone.
The price alone is enough to discourage people.
The special effects alone make the movie worth seeing.
Recent Examples on the Web
Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Altamirano isn’t alone in that line of questioning, a jolting one that elicits fear, anxiety and existential worry for the future.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Sunday Scaries mission is to ensure their customers never feel alone in their daily battle against anxiety.
—Cbd Scout, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Doing good for others trumps doing for yourself alone as the moon and Jupiter harmonize.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The 1921 Tulsa race massacre • Understand Oklahoma’s history: Native Americans weren’t alone on the Trail of Tears.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
In most cases, the person was alone when the attack occurred, according to the department.
—Raja Razek, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Trump is not alone as a man of the right in breaking with traditional right-wing ideology.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
Understanding the reasons can help parents feel less alone and hopefully drive change.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
Those are problems that technology alone will not—and cannot—solve.
—S. I. Rosenbaum, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2024
And for March alone, the California expectations index was at 78.5.
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
In Xenia alone, 32 people were killed, 1,000 were injured and thousands were homeless.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Investors’ positive sentiment alone can’t carry markets higher indefinitely; fundamentals like earnings and economic growth will eventually become relevant.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
In 2002, an orca calf who came to be named Springer was spotted alone in Puget Sound, prompting an extensive capture and relocation effort.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
More than 20,000 Amazon shoppers already picked it up this month alone.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
In fact, Farias often recommends not training by heart rate alone, especially for people who are newer to exercise as a whole or running specifically.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 6 Apr. 2024
Adjective
So did the other guests, leaving the couple alone to look for the ring.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Altamirano isn’t alone in that line of questioning, a jolting one that elicits fear, anxiety and existential worry for the future.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Sunday Scaries mission is to ensure their customers never feel alone in their daily battle against anxiety.
—Cbd Scout, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Doing good for others trumps doing for yourself alone as the moon and Jupiter harmonize.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The 1921 Tulsa race massacre • Understand Oklahoma’s history: Native Americans weren’t alone on the Trail of Tears.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
In most cases, the person was alone when the attack occurred, according to the department.
—Raja Razek, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Trump is not alone as a man of the right in breaking with traditional right-wing ideology.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
Understanding the reasons can help parents feel less alone and hopefully drive change.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Adverb
Their women’s travel capsule alone features 29 pieces (starting at just $28), and their entire travel collection for her has nearly 200 pieces.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
Those are problems that technology alone will not—and cannot—solve.
—S. I. Rosenbaum, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2024
And for March alone, the California expectations index was at 78.5.
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
In Xenia alone, 32 people were killed, 1,000 were injured and thousands were homeless.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Investors’ positive sentiment alone can’t carry markets higher indefinitely; fundamentals like earnings and economic growth will eventually become relevant.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
In 2002, an orca calf who came to be named Springer was spotted alone in Puget Sound, prompting an extensive capture and relocation effort.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
More than 20,000 Amazon shoppers already picked it up this month alone.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
In fact, Farias often recommends not training by heart rate alone, especially for people who are newer to exercise as a whole or running specifically.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alone. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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alone
1 of 2 adjective1
: separated from others
alone in her room
2
: not including anyone or anything else
money alone is not enough
alone
2 of 2 adverb1
: solely sense 1
the proof rests on that statement alone
2
: without company, aid, or support
did it alone
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